Its A Wonderful Life

It 's a Wonderful Life

Frank Capra 's 1946 film It 's a Wonderful Life is considered one of the sentimental favorites of our time and a staple of the Christmas television season . The movie was considered something of a failure at the time , since it failed to earn a profit when stacked up against the expenses of filming . However , it is now recognized as one of the most important films made to date

Part of the appeal may lie in the timing - the film 's initial release came on the heels

of World War II . After years of bloodshed in Europe and Asia , the sentimentality of a hopeful Christmas story might have been what resonated with the American public (A man , suicidal and depressed on Christmas Eve , is approached by an angel for a walk through the moments of his life - the classic darkest before dawn ' theme that has always struck a chord with audiences may have been especially poignant after the end finally came in the long war ) Though the movie might have been considered a flop at the time , the small moments of beauty have helped it become an enduring classic , such as the little things that changed while George , the main character , was not living but busy walking down memory lane with Clarence the angel - the difference in the wind is appreciated not only by George , but by those in the audience

I would recommend this movie to friends or classmates it is an important part...